I believe it was Thomas Palmer, an American educator in the mid-19th century, who said, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” And I just thought retiring was so much fun I would do it twice. My first retirement came at the end of 2016 when I exited a 32-year run in the…
First Onsite Property Restoration, one of North America’s largest disaster recovery and restoration providers for commercial enterprises, has acquired All Restoration Solutions [ARS]. This acquisition is part of First Onsite’s approach to expand on critical services and timely responses. The financial terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed. With three locations in Georgia and one…
The pace of mergers and acquisitions in the roofing industry continued through the first quarter of 2024 and culminated with the major news that Home Depot purchased SRS Distribution. The $18.25 billion deal sent a seismic ripple effect of reaction industrywide. Craig Webb is president of Webb Analytics, a research and consulting firm that reports…
As the first quarter of 2024 comes to a close, I’m reminded of the importance of timing in the roofing industry. Sure, capturing the right moment, the right set of circumstances and turning them to an asset is an advantage any business owner would want in any field. But in roofing, being in the right…
Ten years ago, RC featured Josey Parks as one of the first handful of Young Guns for his passionate pursuit of perfection as a roofing contractor and his ability to think big. Even then, when much of the roofing industry was slowly transitioning from paper to a digital profession, Parks, at age 25, stood out…
If you’re thinking about remodeling your home, the first step is to hire an architect, right? That’s been the traditional approach, but these days, more and more homeowners are discovering design build—and saving time, money, and hassle by doing it.
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A few months ago, RC introduced the first half of this year’s Young Guns – roofing contractors age 40 and under that stood out for their contributions to their company despite their relatively young age. Now it’s time to recognize the second half. In this edition of RC’s eMagazine, you’ll get a glimpse of some…
When the winters are approaching, you first need to check if your furnace is in working order or not. You start freezing on a cold winter’s night if the furnace breaks down. Do you want to save yourself from the trouble of having a couple of miserable chilly nights without your furnace? If yes, it…
Why Front Yard Curb Appeal Matters So Much The front of your house is the first thing anyone who visits or drives by will know about you. It’s your handshake to the world, and you want it to represent you well. Your doors and windows can have a huge impact on that first impression. Your…
At first blush, Greenwood Industries looks and sounds like it could be a Fortune 500 corporation, a legacy company with a long history of innovative success, or a vehicle for ambitious future growth that includes an international footprint. It could be all three — and more — according to the commercial roofing company’s leaders, Owner…
